Wednesday, August 24, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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Buying your first home can be exciting and amazing, and scary. But knowing the common mistakes of first-time buyers will ensure you don’t make the same ones, and can help make the transition to "New Home Owner!" that much smoother. 1) Spending Too Much It’s important to be realistic
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,first time buyers,mistakes,fixing,homes
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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You’re The Buyer: Top 5 Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent Do I need a property inspection? For single family homes, it is essential to have a home inspection to find out about any potential repairs that may be required. For condos, much is documented by the strata and
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,agent,advice,buyer,seller,homes,
Thursday, July 21, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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Please Do: 1. Set your listing price by utilizing area comparables, not based upon what you need to buy that ostrich farm. 2. Put personal collections away someplace safe, like a bank vault in Zurich. 3. Invest in a fresh coat of paint and get 150 percent green back
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: homes,staging,real estate,tips,home staging
Sunday, June 26, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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A great backyard can be the most relaxing part of a house. However, if neglected, it can also be one of the most stressful areas to maintain. We reached out to our RE/MAX Influencers—a panel consisting of RE/MAX Sales Associates from throughout Canada—to find out the best ways to have
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Category: Gardening
Tags: backyard,real estate,selling,homes,gardening,flowers,staging,tidy
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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Selling Secret #10: Pricing it right Find out what your home is worth, then shave 15 to 20 percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers with multiple bids — even in the worst markets — and they’ll bid up the price over what it’s worth. It takes real
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,selling,homes,secrets
Thursday, May 19, 2016 @ 1:47 PM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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Li ke most homeowners, you want to get the highest return on your investment when you decide to sell. While this will ultimately come down to a number of factors—location, proximity to public transport, market conditions—you can control how well your home shows, both inside and out. Doing some
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: investment,real estate,homes,roi,renovations
Friday, May 6, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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When looking for a place to call home, it’s easy to get sidetracked by thinking with your heart rather than your head. Although it takes less than seven seconds to make a first impression, a quick decision could lead to an unavoidable case of buyer’s remorse. In order to
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,house hunting,homes,houses,tips
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Lynda Cowan
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When it comes to selling your home, hiring a real estate agent not only means less work, worry, and risk, it means hiring someone who is knowledgeable and well versed in all aspects of the real estate industry. "You want someone who knows your neighbourhood, your community, and has
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Category: Real Estate
Tags: real estate,agents,selling,homes